Cervical Cancer :
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Information about Cervical Cancer

Read about Cervical cancer. Go through a comprehensive overview covering its signs, symptoms, causes, treatment and the cervical cancer vaccine.

Cervical Cancer refers to the cancer of the cervix.

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus in a woman, the place where a baby grows during pregnancy.

It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection.

Most woman’s bodies are able to fight HPV infection. But sometimes the virus leads to cancer.

Cervical cancer occurs most often in women over age 30.

As the Cervical cancer progresses, the following signs and symptoms may appear: vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause, watery, bloody vaginal discharge that has a foul odor, pelvic pain or pain during intercourse.

The following factors may increase your risk of cervical cancer: many sexual partners, having sex before age 18, weak immune system, cigarette smoking.

By doing a Pap test – examining cells from the cervix under a microscope one can find about the abnormal cells in the cervix.

By getting regular Pap tests and pelvic exams you can find and treat changing cells before they turn into cancer.

A vaccine for girls and young women protects against the four types of HPV that cause most cervical cancers.